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Grading the Steelers first round selection of Najee Harris
Submitted by Cassh » Wed 06-Oct-2021, 23:52Subject Area: Project Management | 1 member rating |
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Good news, with the 24th selection of the 2021 NFL Draft. The pick came as no real surprise to any Steelers fan who has been paying attention during the pre-draft process Joe Greene T-Shirt. GM Kevin Colbert and HC Mike Tomlin never even tried to hide the fact they were enamored with the bruising young back. The Steelers have paid lip service to their desire to improve their steadily declining rushing attack over the past few years, but after hitting rock bottom by finishing dead last in the league in that department last season the Steelers are finally putting their money where their mouth is with this pick. There is no where to go but up.Harris is a punishing power back that stands 6'2" and weighs 230 lbs. He is a well rounded back that never has to leave the field because he possesses excellent hands and receiving skills. He is also a willing and able pass protector https://www.steelersteeshop.com/Dwayne_Haskins_T_shirt. Although he handled the football early and often throughout his collegiate career, he has tremendous ball security and rarely ever fumbles the rock. He has solid athleticism, but lacks the extra gear necessary for breakaway runs. He still breaks longer runs on occasion thanks to the best stiff arm in this draft class and some nice high hurdle abilities in the open field Chris Wormley T-Shirt.I give the Steelers first round selection of Najee Harris an initial draft grade of A. There are multiple reasons why I have arrived at that conclusion. The Steelers obviously had a plan coming into the draft, and they didn't deviate from that plan. Colbert referenced the unusually deep center class this year, which is a huge area of need for the Steelers as they strive to rebuild their offensive line and improve their rushing attack. The running back class was nowhere near as deep, considered top heavy with the Big Three. The Steelers weren't willing to gamble that one of the three would still be there when their next selection rolled around. The Steelers are getting an outstanding young man of character by all accounts. Harris is a high effort kind of runner, always striving for extra yards rather than running out of bounds in a act of self preservation. He is renowned as an exemplary teammate, and displayed his team first mentality and determination by driving all night to attend Alabama's initial pro day after his flight was cancelled. That would be impressive in it's own right, but even more so when you realize he wasn't even scheduled to participate in any workouts that day. He just wanted to show support for his teammates who were. That is the type of behavior reserved for a champion, a trait no doubt learned from his time with the Crimson Tide.Harris, like so many draft prospects, had to overcome a tough upbringing to get to where he is now. He realizes his potential impact and influence in the community, and has already started giving back. He helped organize a pre-draft party at a homeless shelter he had to
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